Pretzel vs. Butterfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pretzel and Butterfinger?
- Pretzel is richer in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Fiber, while Butterfinger is higher in Vitamin E.
- Pretzel's daily need coverage for Iron is 47% higher.
- Butterfinger has 6 times less Folate than Pretzel. Pretzel has 166µg of Folate, while Butterfinger has 28µg.
- Butterfinger is lower in Sodium.
We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more IronIron | +479.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +107.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +51.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.5% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +250.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +435.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +27.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +492.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +96.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +266% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.04 g
Fats:
2.93 g
Carbs:
80.39 g
Water:
3.13 g
Other:
3.51 g
Protein:
5.4 g
Fats:
18.9 g
Carbs:
72.9 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +154.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +545.1% |
~equal in
Carbs
~72.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.119 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.164 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +604.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 384kcal | 459kcal |
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| Protein | 10.04g | 5.4g |
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| Fats | 2.93g | 18.9g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 76.99g | 70.9g |
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| Carbs | 80.39g | 72.9g |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 48mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 36mg |
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| Potassium | 223mg | 220mg |
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| Iron | 4.58mg | 0.79mg |
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| Sugar | 2.21g | 45.9g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.193mg |
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| Zinc | 1.04mg | 1mg |
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| Starch | 72.58g |
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| Phosphorus | 128mg | 97mg |
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| Sodium | 1240mg | 230mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 1.72mg |
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| Manganese | 1.015mg | 0.49mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 2.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.062mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 2.649mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.069mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2.2µg |
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| Folate | 166µg | 28µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0.04g |
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| Choline | 29.5mg | 15mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.391g | 9.5g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.727g | 5.119g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 3.164g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.097mg |
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| Threonine | 0.25mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.407mg |
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| Leucine | 0.757mg |
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| Lysine | 0.257mg |
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| Methionine | 0.177mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg |
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| Valine | 0.48mg |
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| Histidine | 0.22mg |
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| Fructose | 0.31g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.109g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 1010mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfinger is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)